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40581) James Paul Rigg
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An eye, ear, nose and throat doctor in early Grand Junction, Colorado. He was born in Teller County, Colorado to John Creth Rigg and Jessie Mary Rigg. He was also a World War I veteran and a member of the Last Squad Club. US Census records show that he was married to Ruth Magdelene (Hargleroad) Rigg.
40582) James "Jim" Rigg, Jr.
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A pilot who purchased the Drapela Flying School from Eddie Drapela in 1947. He was born to physician James Paul Rigg and homemaker Ruth Magdelene (Hargleroad) Rigg in Nebraska and grew up in Grand Junction, Colorado.
He operated the Drapela Flying School until 1952, when he left Grand Junction, Colorado to go to medical school. He retained the flying service until 1954, when he liquidated the business. He provided most of the flying lessons in...
40583) Barbara Guy
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The Steak Pit restaurant, that much-beloved former Aspen institution, is what most people will associate with Barbara and Peter Guy. The couple helped open the restaurant in 1960, after arriving in Aspen in June of that year. They finally sold the Steak Pit in 2002.
From the beginning of their Aspen tenure, both became well immersed in volunteer work in the community.
Peter Guy served multiple terms on the Pitkin County Planning and Zoning commission...
40584) David Swersky
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David Swersky Following a degree in Biology from Lehigh University and a degree in Dental Medicine from University of Pennsylvania, David Swersky served in the Navy aboard the USS Enterprise. There his main jobs were providing dental care to the sailors and running a battle dressing station. Little did he know at the time that his training in mass casualty care and triage would become a major factor in his Aspen life.
Shortly after arriving in...
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Historical photos provided by the Aspen Historical Society.
Video profile of Rick Deane and David Swersky for induction into the Aspen Hall of Fame.
40586) Rick Deane
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Rick was born in Aspen, Colo. and educated in the local school system. Outside of the classroom and while living on the T Lazy 7 ranch with his two brothers, there was always plenty to do. Rick had a passion for racing motorcycles at an early age. He raced for Triumph for nine years, riding mostly left hand ovals on race tracks at local fairs. At one point, he was 35th in the world. Deane broke the world record for racing motorcycles at the Pikes...
40587) Ruby Adam's Genealogy
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Ruby Noma Austin Adam's genealogy survey, taken the day of her oral history interview.
40588) Dr. Barry Mink
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Barry was born in Chicago. Encouraged by his father, Barry participated in many sports, excelling as an All-Conference high school quarterback and an All-State baseball catcher. He was offered many college football scholarships and was scouted by major league baseball teams. He chose to sign a professional baseball contract with the Cincinnati Reds after high school graduation. Cincinnati arranged for Barry to attend Northwestern University so we...
40589) Ruby Adams' Oral History
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An oral history, dated 11/13/1990, in which Davine Pera interviews Ruby Noma Austin Adams. This is also available on CD at Wilkinson Public Library (OH CD 52). The transcript is also available (both in-print and to download) and provided here:
Ruby's birthdate and memories of early history. She was born 12 miles west of town at bottom of Last Dollar Mountain in a snow storm. Names brothers and sisters. History of parents and grandparents.
Moved...
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The oral history transcription, from the oral history interview, given by Davine Pera on November 13, 1990 to Ruby Adams.
40591) Peter Guy
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The Steak Pit restaurant, that much-beloved former Aspen institution, is what most people will associate with Barbara and Peter Guy. The couple helped open the restaurant in 1960, after arriving in Aspen in June of that year. They finally sold the Steak Pit in 2002.
From the beginning of their Aspen tenure, both became well immersed in volunteer work in the community.
Peter Guy served multiple terms on the Pitkin County Planning and Zoning commission...
40592) Svea Elisha
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During the “Quiet Years” when 10th Mountain Division soldiers came to Aspen from Camp Hale on maneuvers, Laurence Elisha, proprietor of the Hotel Jerome, would play host to them by offering showers and beds for the night.
He would put 2 bottles of Segram’s Seven Crown on the bar and say “Help yourselves.”
Svea worked at the Thrift Shop and did bookkeeping for St. Mary's Church.--Ingrid Stuebner
Laurence was a mountaineer too. He...
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A 40-page digital document created and distributed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
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A 178-page digital document created and distributed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
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A 144-page digital document created and distributed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
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An oral history recording, given by John Stevens and Chuck Upton to Roy Elliott "Alley Oop" on February 28, 1995. Originally this was a Voice & Visions radio show from KOTO, but was turned into a CD by the Wilkinson Public Library. The recording ends abruptly. Here is the transcript:
Welcome to Voices and Visions by John Stevens and Chuck Upton John introduces Roy Elliot.
Mr. Elliot arrived in Telluride in 1939 and worked for the Telluride Mining...
40597) Matthew Bucksbaum
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Born and raised in Des Moines, IA, Kay was exposed to music and art at home and school. She studied at Grinnell College, where she was editor of the college newspaper, the first woman to win the job. After graduation, she bicycled through Europe and then worked as a public radio producer.
Matthew was born in Marshalltown, IA, raised modestly by immigrant parents. Kay says he “grew up on the mother’s milk of mid-western kindness and natural...
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The transcription for an oral history recording, which took place on May 17, 1976. John Stevens and Chuck Upton interview Roy Elliott.
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The Biographical Survey (genealogy) of Roy Edward Elliott, also known as "Alley Oop."
40600) Jon Busch
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Jon grew up in Portland, Oregon. Coming from a musical family, he played the bassoon. As first bassoon in the Portland Junior Symphony, Jon received a scholarship to attend the Aspen Music School in 1964; the last year the music festival used the original music tent. In 1965 he returned on a work scholarship and from 1966–1968 was second bassoon in the Festival Orchestra. Jon took a position with the Indianapolis Symphony, however, having esthetic...
